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Frontrunner Professional Book of Memories V4en-gbEdward Lanatihttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2998338/Lanati-Edward/service-details.php
Edward E. Lanati, 86, lifelong resident of Windsor Locks, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital. Ed was born March 27, 1932, the son of the late Attilio and Camilla (Portaluppi) Lanati. Ed proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and was a lifelong faithful parishioner of St. Mary Church. He retired from the Windsor Locks Board of Education where he was employed as the Principal of South Street Elementary School. Prior to becoming the Principal he taught 5th grade in both the Windsor Locks and the East Windsor school systems. Ed was proud to call Windsor Locks his hometown and stayed civically involved for many years until his health began to decline. He served for several years on the Windsor Locks Police Commission, the Republican Town Committee, he was a Justice of the Peace, served on the Board of Directors for Windsor Locks Federal Credit Union, he was a member of Riverside Council # 26 Knights of Columbus, and served as a Probation Officer for Windsor Locks for several years. Ed is survived by several cousins and friends. Visiting hours for Ed will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A funeral procession will form at the funeral home on Friday, August 17, 2018, at 9 am for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 am at St. Mary Church. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor Locks Lions Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 105, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com]]>current_serviceTue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT2998338March 27, 1932August 14, 2018Doris Trudeauhttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3582866/Trudeau-Doris/service-details.php
Doris V. (Page) Trudeau, 86, of Somers, wife of the late Florian Trudeau, entered into Eternal Rest at Hartford Hospital on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Doris was born on July 2, 1932 in Sutton, Quebec Canada. In 1957, with her husband and two sons she moved to the United States and was a long time resident of Somers. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and always made sure they were taken care of. After raising her children, she worked in the cafeteria for the Somers school system for many years. During the 1970’s, Doris was involved in the Centurions Drum and Bugle Corp along with her husband and sons. She enjoyed volunteering at the Four Town Fair, where she managed the adult baking department each year. She was also a faithful member of All Saints Church. She was an avid pig collector, loved watching the Red Sox and Yankees play, loved classic country music, especially Conway Twitty, and had a passion for peanut butter ice cream. Doris is survived by her children; Denis Trudeau and his wife Lisa of Enfield, David Trudeau and his wife Tracie of Enfield, and Deana Brink and her husband Larry of Somers; her grandchildren, Nicole Trudeau, Denielle Paradis and her husband Andrew, D.J. Trudeau, Jessica Picard and her fiancé Ray, Kyle Trudeau and his wife Lauren, Nicolas Brink, Aubrey-Anna Brink, and Carolyn Molnar; her great grandchildren, Taylin, Addison, Brayden, and Jayce, two sister-in-laws in Canada and several nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to her loving husband, she was predeceased by her brother Alfred, her sister Lyndall, and her great grandson Landen. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11 am at All Saints Church, 25 School Street, Somersville, CT 06071 . In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Arrangements have been entrusted to Somers Funeral Home. To leave online condolences, please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com.]]>current_serviceTue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3582866July 02, 1932August 07, 2018Margot Leonardhttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3582960/Leonard-Margot/service-details.php
Margot E. (Stoertz) Leonard, 89, formerly of Enfield, CT loving wife of the late Joseph V. Leonard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Cambridge, NY after a long illness. Margot was born in Germany April 10, 1929, the daughter of the late Hans and Maria (Wachsmuth) Stoertz. Margot met Joseph while she worked for the U.S. Army in Europe and immigrated to the U.S. after they married. Margot became a U.S. Citizen and remained proud of her German heritage. She will be remembered for her joyful and kind nature, her faith, and her love of music. She was a loving and supportive daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her three children, Rita Williams and her husband, Ted of Weare, NH, Laura Zeppetelli and her husband, William of Cambridge, NY, Thomas Leonard and his wife, Therese of Cambridge, MA; her two beloved grandchildren, Jessica and Dean Williams; and extended family. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Monday, August 13, 2018, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. A funeral procession will gather at 11:30 am at the funeral home for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12 noon at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Margot may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.leetestevens.com]]>current_serviceTue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3582960April 10, 1929August 07, 2018Elaine Turgeonhttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3583196/Turgeon-Elaine/service-details.php
Elaine C. (Brown) Turgeon, 83, of Somers, CT devoted wife of the late Raymond Turgeon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born June 7, 1935, in Sangerfield, NY, the daughter of the late Wilson M. and Margaret (Mason) Brown. She lived most of her life in NY and CT and has been a resident of Somers for over 20 years. After many years of working as a Nurse for the Dominican Sisters in NY, she continued her profession as a Nurse Supervisor at Crestfield Rehabilitation Center in Manchester, CT. Elaine was a parishioner of Holy Family Church in Enfield, CT and a proud member of the Red Hat Society. Working as a Hospice volunteer after finally retiring from the nursing profession, Elaine was a wonderful inspiration to all of those in her care, providing comfort and respite services to patients and their caregivers. She is survived by her six children: Diana McGinniss (James), Renee Kearney, Steven Turgeon, Thomas Turgeon (Dawn), Michael Turgeon (Yvonne), Shari Grzyb (Paul) of NY, ID and CT; three sisters, Janet Griebert, Sue Baumgartner (Norman), and Laurie Keith (George) and a brother, Terry Brown. Elaine was additionally blessed with 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Wilson and Fenton Brown and a sister, Lucinda Lou Brown. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine will be celebrated on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 11 am at St. Bernard Church, 199 Stafford Ave. S., Waterville, NY. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be sent to Trinity Health of New England at Home, PO Box 1199 Enfield, CT 06083. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Somers Funeral Home. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com]]>current_serviceTue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3583196June 07, 1935August 07, 2018Michael Sanzarohttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3274465/Sanzaro-Michael/service-details.php
Michael V. Sanzaro, 83, of Suffield, CT loving husband of the late Frances "Fran" (Randazzo) Sanzaro entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, August 6, 2018, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born September 29, 1934, in Hartford, CT the son of the late Luigi and Sophia (Blundo) Sanzaro. He was a graduate of Buckley High School Class of 1953 and after High School enlisted with the United States Air Force. Shortly after being honorably discharged he re-enlisted with the CT Air National Guard from which he retired in 1994 after 41 years of dedicated service. Mike was a faithful parishioner and Eucharistic Minister of Sacred Heart Church in Suffield, member of the Knights Of Columbus, 3416 Indian River Council, Fort Pierce, FL, and a member of the American Legion Gensi-Viola Post # 36 of Windsor Locks and longtime member of the Mt. Carmel Society in Enfield. Mike volunteered in FL and locally whenever he was available even if it were to babysit or sit and rock an infant at the hospital. He was quite the athlete in his youth and attended the Cleveland Browns football training camp in the 1950's. Mike played softball for the Flying Yankees when he was in the Air National Guard and he previously coached midget football in Hartford and Windsor Locks and coached his daughters softball teams. Mike enjoyed reading, traveling with his late wife, cooking for his family, and cherished time spent with his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Cori Molina and her husband, Junior of Suffield and Lisa Iacolino and her partner, Anthony McGuire of Enfield; his six grandchildren, Michael Warren and his wife, Angie Maringola, Casey DeHorta and her husband, Ramiro, Albert and Victoria Iacolino, Sophia Arel and her husband, Steven and Toby Molina; his great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jasmine, Kayli, Londyn, Lowyn, and Michelle and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was also predeceased by a brother, Louis Sanzaro and two sisters, Virginia Genovese and Jessie Sbrocco. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, CT 06082. A funeral procession will gather at the funeral home at 8:45 am on Friday, August 10, 2018, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church Mountain Rd. Suffield. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in memory of Mike may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.leetestevens.com]]>current_serviceMon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3274465September 29, 1934August 06, 2018Edward Lingnerhttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3580766/Lingner-Edward/service-details.php
Edward W. Lingner, Jr., 72, of Enfield, beloved husband of Joyce (Steffy) Lingner passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Edward was born January 16, 1946, in Hartford, CT, son of the late Edward and Katherine (Tallman) Lingner. He enjoyed a long career of 26 years at Pratt & Whitney. After retirement, Edward was a proud member of the Elks in Chicopee, MA where he served as Exalted Ruler, and organized ballroom dancing and bingo events. He also was a bus driver serving special needs children. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children; Michael Lingner and his wife MaryAnn of Enfield, Mark Morelli and his wife Anita of FL, Linda Keithley and her husband Jim of ME, and Craig Morelli and his fiancée Karen Marone of Enfield, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Scott and his sister. Relatives and friends may join the family during visiting hours on Thursday, August, 9, 2018, from 4 pm to 7pm at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, CT 06082. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Church. Please meet at the church. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery, Windsor Locks. Contributions in Edward’s memory may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.leetestevens.com]]>current_serviceMon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3580766January 16, 1946August 06, 2018Ann Koronahttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3580772/Korona-Ann/service-details.php
Ann M. (Ryan) Korona, 86, of Enfield, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born in Scranton, PA on New Year's Day in 1932, the loving daughter of the late Philip and Josephine (Esposito) Ryan. Ann was educated in the Scranton School System. She worked in the garment industry, as well as a sales associate at McCory Stores. In 1960, she moved to Enfield to make her home with her beloved husband, the late Joseph Korona. After her move she began to work for St. Adalberts School in the cafeteria, from which she retired after 36 years. Additionally, she also worked as a waitress for Oak Ridge Country Club. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Adalbert Church in Enfield. She was involved in the PTO at St. Adalbert School and also assisted in the fashion shows. Ann had a passion for her work and was a true caretaker to her family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She was an avid Yankee's fan and enjoyed taking trips home to Scranton, PA where she would be able to connect with her extended family. Ann is survived by her two children, Patricia (Korona) Woolverton and her husband, Scott of Bristol, CT, and John Korona and his partner, Patrick Blackburn of Springfield, MA; three brothers, Samuel Ryan, Philip Ryan, and James Ryan, all of Scranton, PA; a brother-in-law, Frank Korona and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Korona, both of Enfield, CT; and many nieces and nephews. Ann was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Joseph Korona, as well as one brother, Joseph Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for calling hours on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield, CT 06082. A procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am at St. Adalbert Church, 90 Alden Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. Burial will follow at St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Enfield, CT. Donations in memory of Ann may be made to Johnson Memorial Cancer Center, 142 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 06082. To leave online condolences please visit www.leetestevens.com]]>current_serviceMon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3580772January 01, 1932August 06, 2018Ida DiFelicehttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2732310/DiFelice-Ida/service-details.php
Ida DiFelice, 92, formerly of Windsor Locks, wife of the late Fiore DiFelice, entered into Eternal Rest at her home in Sanibel Island, FL on Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born on March 5, 1926 in Paris, France, daughter of the late Gerardo Vitti and Teresa (Paravano) Vitti. She moved to Stamford, CT and later to Suffield and Windsor Locks. She shared her final years in Sanibel Island where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Liliana and Paul. She is survived by her children, Liliana Mancini-Ventura and her husband Paul of Sanibel, FL, Fiorella Bongiorini and her husband David, Angela Hinkel, Lida DiFelice, and Giuliana Mudano and her husband William; 17 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 – 10:00 am at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A procession will gather at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT. Burial will follow at St Mary’s Cemetery, 42 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. To leave online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.]]>current_serviceSat, 04 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT2732310March 05, 1926August 04, 2018Michael Brackenhttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3580278/Bracken-Michael/service-details.php
Michael S. Bracken, Sr., 81, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of the late Shirley A. (Crosby) Bracken entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday August 4, 2018. Michael was born on June 12, 1937 in Hartford, CT. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Conway 507. Michael enjoyed a long career as a letter carrier in the United States Postal Service, and also served as president of NALC. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
Michael is survived by his children; Laureen A. Zavisza and her husband, Thomas of Suffield, Michael S. Bracken, Jr. of Windsor Locks, Dawn M. Bonetti, and her husband, David of Windsor Locks, and Janet A. Bracken and her significant other Keith J. Parker of Windsor Locks; his grandchildren, Jacob L. Fedo of Enfield, Kristy Bonetti of Washington, D.C., and Ashley Bracken of Windsor Locks; his great grandchild, Gianna L. Fedo of Enfield; his brother, William C. Bracken and his wife Linda of FL, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to his loving wife, Michael was predeceased by his son, David A. Bracken, and his brother, Charles Bracken.
Visitation hours will be on Wednesday, August 8, from 4 – 7:30 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A funeral service will follow at 7:30 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be held on Thursday, August 9, at 10 am at Grove Cemetery, 19 School Street, Windsor Locks. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or a charity of the donor’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com]]>current_serviceSat, 04 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT3580278June 12, 1937August 04, 2018Anthony Zainehttp://somersfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2986550/Zaine-Anthony/service-details.php
Formerly of Windsor Locks and Suffield, Anthony “Tony” Zaine, 93, passed away after a brief illness at MeadowBrook of Granby. Tony joined his beloved wife of 47 years, Emma (Bjorkland) in heaven, on her birthday, Thursday, August 2, 2018. Tony was the son of Frank and Mary (Vallano) from Popoli, Italy. He was born and raised in Hartford. He was a proud Veteran of WWII, volunteering for service in March of 1943. He served overseas for 23 months as an Army PFC. He was involved with the Battle of Normandy in Northern France and the Rhineland Campaign in Central Europe. He was honorably discharged in December, 1945. After the war, Tony was a dedicated employee at Joseph Merritt & Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He loved his Yankee’s, John Wayne and the music of Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa. A born drummer, Tony was always tapping away on any surface whenever a song was playing. He loved spending time with Emma, either at home or on vacations at the Connecticut shoreline or in upstate VT. He was a private, proud man always tending to his immaculate cars, his driveway or his yard. Tony was predeceased by his siblings, John Zaine, Sr. and Rose Huntington, but he is survived by his sister, Katherine Fanelli of S.C. He also leaves behind Emma’s children, Dale Gamo (Ralph), Donald Bjorkland (Marian), Joan Dahlstrom (Dave),Harry Bjorkland (Maureen),Thomas Bjorkland, and Fred Bjorkland, He has many nieces, nephews, other family and friends who will miss him, especially his niece, Jo-Ann Smith of Granby, who has been his caretaker and companion for many years. A funeral services for Tony will be celebrated on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 1 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. His family will receive relatives and friends from 12 noon till 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project , P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com]]>current_serviceThu, 02 Aug 2018 00:00:00 EDT2986550November 25, 1924August 02, 2018